Xuanzhen Chen

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Xuanzhen Chen is a leading researcher in the field of space robotics, with a primary focus on the kinematics and motion planning of free-floating and dual-arm space robotic systems. His work is critical for advancing on-orbit servicing technologies, particularly for tasks such as capturing target satellites. Chen’s major contributions include developing a novel motion planning method for dual-arm space robots that enables the capture of a target satellite while keeping the base inertially fixed—a key challenge for maintaining spacecraft stability during complex maneuvers. He also established a generalized kinematic mapping for free-floating space robots with open-chain multibody structures, providing a foundational framework for predicting and compensating for the reactionary movements of the spacecraft caused by robotic arm motions. His most-cited works, including his 2018 paper on dual-arm motion planning (18 citations) and his 2017 kinematic modeling study (13 citations), have been instrumental in shaping the theoretical underpinnings of autonomous space robotic operations. Chen’s research is essential for the future of autonomous satellite servicing and debris removal.